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Welcome listeners! Today we are going to teletransport throughout the Asian Olympic Games.

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I'm Sofia, I'm Martina, and I'm Nora, and together we're your guides through this fascinating adventure.

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Let's dive right in. Did you know that the first Olympic Games were in Olympia around 776 before Christ?

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That's right, and get this, they were held every four years until 393 after Christ.

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Can you imagine the excitement of those first competitions?

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Athletes from all over Greece gathered to showcase their athletes and skills in various contests.

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Speaking of contests, did you know that the first event was a food race called a stadion?

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And we were on the topic of firsts. Let's not forget about the first official Olympic

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page. Wally, the double-danchant at the 1972 Munich Games.

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Wow, who knew there were so many fascinating facts about the Olympics. And did you know

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that the Olympic rings represented colours from all national flags?

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Incredible! And let's not forget about the youngest and oldest competitors in Olympic history. Talk about impressive!

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Absolutely! But let's rewind a bit and travel back to ancient Greece, where the Olympics were more than just sporting events.

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That's right! There were a celebration of Greek culture and the worship of the mighty god Zeus.

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Picture this, free-born men coat in oils, competing in various athletic contests like horse racing, boxing and the pentathlon.

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And let's not forget the profound impact of the Olympics on Greek society.

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They were a symbol of pan-Greek until, bridging together city-states that may otherwise be in conflict.

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The spirit of the Olympics transcended rivalries, fostering collaboration and presenting a unit from a gang of external threats, like the growing Persian threat.

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So true. The Olympics were more than just a series of sporting events.

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They were a manifestation of Greek identity and values, celebrating strange athleticism and the human body.

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And the tradition endured for centuries, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire the modern Olympians and unite the world in the spirit of friendly competition and cultural celebration.

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And also, did you know that Heracles has to complete 20 tasks, as is the labors of Heracles?

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One of the tasks was to clean out the massive stables of King Augeas of Elis in one single day.

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Ah, and did you know that how Heracles clean it?

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To wash out the filth, Heracles diverted the river of Zeus, so that it flowed through the stables.

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When his task was over, Heracles celebrated by making a clearing, nearing by in Olympia,

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and setting up the games there to honor his father, the god Zeus.

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Thank you for listening and have a nice day, explorers!